Loungelover

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Cocktail mayhem 18th June 2008

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Nice mix of people, stunningly eclectic interior décor and an ambitious cocktail menu. Slightly pricey but hey, if it's quality you're after you'll love this place...

greenloafer

golly, if this place is brimming with.. 8th April 2008

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..the likes of the gorgeous isaac, get me to the bar!

;-)

isaacpinnock

Best in London 10th March 2008

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I keep coming back to Loungelover whenever I want to treat myself - which at Loungelover's prices isn't that often! However, to worry about the price is to miss the point of this place.

This bar is all about the experience - of which the range and superb quality of cocktails on offer is just one part. The decor is about as camp and kitsch as it gets, the staff attentive and the people watching great fun.

However, if you're worried about spending too much money, don't go. It takes all the joy out it!

gilka

interesting but annoying... 24th January 2008

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This place looks like someone decided to rob all sort of artworks from all over the globe
and bring it under one roof... There are giant vases, huge mirror ball and fake disco deer's heads, massive chandelier and one big hippo head... very eclectic. The staff is helpful but prentencious, the type which makes you feel that they know much more than you about anything and that you should feel lucky to be accepted seating there. Another funny thing was that we were there just before closing and the waiter went from table to table asking if to order us a cab... Probably most of the people sitting in this place are used to moving from one place to another in this way...
Anyhow, the cocktails were very good. I have to admit I prefer friendly places.
www.gilka.co.uk

peterbe

Cosy but posh 23rd October 2007

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Beautiful decor but no beer.

LondonistHazel

Special decor, special service, special prices 17th July 2007

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This is slightly biased as a review as I was here for a birthday party, in a reserved area... but I'll say the same as all the other reviews here: Lounge Lover is a gorgeous, relaxing but somewhat fancy space to have a cocktail.

The decor is unique, eclectic and all about dressing up; the clientele matches the surroundings! The cocktail list is excellent but expensive - it is not the place for a value for money night out. If you appreciate attentive service and feeling like you're getting special treatment, the prices could make up for this.

Smarten yourself up a bit more than usual and be prepared to spend a little more than usual and brace yourself for a very good-looking evening.

Dharminder

is nice... 21st May 2007

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Inside it real nice, and they do some good cocktails, and the cost is on a par with the quality of the drinks. i think the name of the place sums it up really

sokratis

Love the lounge 18th May 2007

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I just can't drink from Martini glasses. Nothing to do on how it detracts from my carefully cultivated masculine image, build over years of smoking, drinking and living in the rough mountains peaks of Greece. If Martini glasses are good enough for Sheeaan ‘I'm so Scottish' Connery then who am I to talk? No, the reason is purely mechanical. I simply can't drink from those things. A rotation of 2 degrees at the base can translate in a tsunami at the surface of the glass that usually spills all over my face, rapidly proceeding all the way down to my shirt.
So when I found a the Thai Breaker on the menu, amazing as it sounded I wasn't going to have it as it came in that blasted Martini glass. So I asked the waiter if I could have it on a short glass. ‘On the rocks sir?' ‘Yes, please'.
Good service I thought, but nothing extra special. All the did was just use another glass and add ice. What was special though was the following six Thai Breakers that I had came again in the same format, by two different waiters that were tending to our table, without me having to repeat the request once. Could not really believe that.
This typifies the service at Loungelover. The staff takes extremely good care of everyone. Yes, you'll probably end up spending more money than usual (much more in my case for last Friday), but not because the prizes are necessarily too high. Go to any shitty central London bar and you will pay about £7 for a cocktail. I think the fact you may spend quite a bit is because the atmosphere is so relaxed, the quality of the drink and food so good and the service at such a standard that you will not want to leave. We stayed for about four hours engrossed in good conversation (which you can have as the music is lively but at a level that you can talk), enjoying some excellent food and downing far too many of those cocktails. At about 12 the very classy, French, Spanish, Greek and English flock of hens that were at the next table insisted that we followed them to their next destination so reluctantly we left. That's another review to follow.
The food is currently a Japanese inspired selection of salmon tartare, marinated pork and beef meetballs, roasted aubergine and a rather narrow sushi choice. Not the place to go for big meal out, more of a tasty side order. Would really like to try the proper at the Trois Garcons that's been put together by the same team.
So don't wait and try Loungelover. See first if you can find it though, as it's very discreetly tucked away behind commercial street and very easy to miss.
More info at http://www.loungelover.co.uk/choice.php

PromoMan at 22/05/07

Loved the review - you (and the bar) sound cool!!

sokratis at 22/05/07

Thanks PromoMan! I like your reviews as well ;-)

Buraco at 23/05/07

oh there's so much more you should add to the story in this review. you're teasing your public with the snippet about the 'flock of hens' - spill the beans - i dare thee!

sokratis at 23/05/07

ha! There were more interesting developments than the hens ;-)
Coming right up

sokratis at 23/05/07

It's up now. Look for the Cuckoo Club review.

jo104 at 07/08/07

I have been to Trois Garcons its decor is a bit decadent & the food was to die for, unfortunately they are not usually open for lunch.

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euboia

27th March 2007

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Some of the best cocktails in London.

tristan

8th March 2007

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Expensive drinks with fab interior hidden away behind Les Trois Garcons. Great place to celebrate in the East End.